Titles in This Set. The Flying Bath. Jack and the Flumflum Tree. The Go-Away Bird. The Troll. Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books. Age Range: Ages 3-6. Overview. This Julia Donaldson Collection 4 Books Set brings together four rhyming picture-book adventures — The Flying Bath, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Go-Away Bird and The Troll — perfect for bedtime, classroom story time or a young reader's first home library. Written in Donaldson's trademark playful verse and paired with vivid illustration, this brand-new paperback bundle is an ideal gift set for preschool and early primary children who love silly characters, gentle adventure and read-aloud rhythm.. About the Books. The Flying Bath follows a trio of bath toys who spring to life each morning, soaring off in their magical flying bath to help animals in need, from washing a muddy piglet to dousing a fire for a frightened baboon, before returning home for bathtime. Jack and the Flumflum Tree sends young Jack on a perilous sea voyage to fetch the only cure for his Granny's illness: fruit from the flumflum tree on the far-off Isle of Blowyernose, armed with a motley crew and a sack of odd items. The Go-Away Bird tells of a bird who prefers solitude and sends every visitor packing, until the dangerous Get-You Bird arrives and she realises she might need a friend after all. The Troll follows a hungry troll craving a juicy goat but stuck with fish, whose path crosses with Hank Chief and his hapless pirate crew, desperate for a decent ship's cook. Each story is told in Donaldson's signature rhyme, packed with humour and imaginative twists that make these books a joy to read aloud.. Four complete rhyming picture-book adventures in one brand-new paperback set. Written by multi-award-winning, bestselling author Julia Donaldson. Playful rhyme and repetition builds early vocabulary and listening skills. Varied themes of adventure, friendship and comedy suit a range of young tastes. Durable paperback format, easy to handle and perfect for little hands. A lovely gift set for birthdays, Christmas or building a home library. About the Author. Julia Donaldson is one of the best-loved children's authors in the world, best known for modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 25 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. She served as UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Her other much-loved titles include Room on the Broom, Stick Man, Zog and What the Ladybird Heard. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.. Why You'll Love This Julia Donaldson Collection. Four rhyming, richly illustrated adventures in one brand-new paperback bundle — ideal for storytime, gifting or growing a young reader's home library with trusted, award-winning storytelling.. Please Note: Cover artwork shown reflects the UK edition; ISBN and cover may vary slightly from the image displayed.